Pachanga
So my brother-in-law was up on business and we went through the usual song and dance of “where should we go for dinner?” “I don’t know, where do you want to go for dinner?” This goes back and forth for about an hour, whereas if we decide to get in the car, we are more [...]
North Yuba Harvest Festival
This Saturday in Oregon House (north of Grass Valley and Yuba City), make plans to attend the North Yuba Harvest Festival of food, wine, olive oil, and the arts. There will be newly pressed olive oil from Apollo Olive Oil (2006 Gold Medal winner at the LA County Fair and World’s Top Ten olive oil [...]
Best Cure for an Indian Summer Cold
This is a rotten time of year to have a cold, but I guess it’s better than during the rainy season. In any case, I always crave Thai Tom Yum soup when I’ve got a head cold. I order it medium spicy (at least) and have them add chicken (Gai). Last night I got the [...]
Ettore’s
I was invited to lunch at Ettore’s yesterday. And given that I have already established that I have a weakness for food, especially good food, I was there with bells on instead of tending to the growing pile of work on my desk. Ettore’s is one of those places that I find myself saying “god [...]
Food to Grow On Event
I was at the “Food to Grow on Event” in McKinley Park this past Sunday. The event was put on by One Village, which is a collaborative of community groups that have come together to develop 12-18 months of programs geared toward families with young children. The event itself was very nice and I am [...]
Mulvaney’s Building & Loan
Well, I’ve been sitting on this review for over a month and I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because I don’t want the place to become overrun with people seeking the hottest new thing. Because one of the biggest charms of Mulvaney’s is that it’s intimate and quirky and feels really personal. And guess what? [...]
Some Upcoming Food Events
If you don’t have plans yet this weekend, here are a few opportunities to expand your food and wine knowledge: California State Championship Chili Cook-Off Saturday, 10/21 at Woodbridge Winery, 5950 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with judging at 2; free admission 209-365-8139 The three California teams with the highest scores [...]
Have You Tried?: Handmade Tortillas
What: Abuelita’s Sonora Style Corn Tortillas and Micaela’s Original Recipe California Wheat Tortillas (whole wheat and white) Where: Abuelita’s at Corti Brothers and Nugget; Micaela’s at Corti, Nugget, and the Sacramento Co-op Why: These locally made tortillas (Abuelita’s are from Sacramento and Micaela’s are from Woodland) are beautifully irregular in shape and marked with flecks [...]
Auburn Wine Festival
Just the Facts: When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, Hours: 2 – 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Auburn, California Who: Wineries, restaurants, caterers and the Auburn business community team with the Placer County Wine & Grape Association to showcase food and wine from the Sierra Foothills wine region. Cost: $35 per person (in advance) $40 if purchased [...]
